Nanci’s Comments (group member since Jan 29, 2016)

Nanci’s comments from the Nothing But Reading Challenges group.

Eldarwen wrote: "ONLY SIX MORE DAYS

Yup, it is almost time already!

We have done absolutely fabulously, considering the poofing we had going on. A couple of tasks are still left to be completed and I'm sure they'..."

I'm currently listening to one and reading another, which I should finish by deadline. Bummed that I couldn't secure more BOMs from my library. I would definitely have read them for the points. I bet they come in just after the challenge ends! LOL
Win, lose or draw, it's been a fun challenge! I've enjoyed playing with all of you and it sure did help me to read a lot more books than normal.

Big thank you to E and Stacie for keeping all the stats straight and encouraging us to read! I'd love to play with you all again in the next TT! :)

Wow, Vicki! Way to come through and add a ton of read books! You pulled us way up in the rankings! :0

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Book: Barnum: An American Life
Author: Robert Wilson
Pages: 352
Rating: 3 stars
Date read: 7/22/2021

Task #33 features a clown/jester

This is the final task for me to complete. Now I'll just be reading for page count or maybe Jackanory until the end of the month. :)

Eldarwen wrote: "Stacie wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Just a friendly reminder...I don't see my book, Anxious People, from post 1214 on the "Books" spreadsheet tab yet."

I added it. It must have gotten lost in the flurry ..."

I have never been a fan of the site and the app is the worst! Sorry it's causing headaches for you!

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Book: Unspoken
Author: Rebecca Chianese
Pages: 298
Rating: 3 stars
Date completed: 7/20/2021

It's the story of 4 women in a book club where two of the daughters are hiding a terrible secret. It takes place in the NYC area.
Probably just useful for page points.

Stacie wrote: "Nanci wrote: "Just a friendly reminder...I don't see my book, Anxious People, from post 1214 on the "Books" spreadsheet tab yet."

I added it. It must have gotten lost in the flurry of books that c..."

Thank you, Stacie! I know, there have been so many! We are reading like mad!

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Book: The Travelling Cat Chronicles
Author: Hiro Arikawa
Pages: 288
Rating: 4.5 stars
Date completed: 7/20/2021 (reread)

Task: BINGO - death and cats
In the book the owner of the cat is dying, so he's traveling looking for someone who can take care of his cat after his death. The book is told from the cat's POV.

Just a friendly reminder...I don't see my book, Anxious People, from post 1214 on the "Books" spreadsheet tab yet.

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Book: Anxious People
Author: Fredrik Backman
Date finished: 7/18/2021
Pages: 341
Rating: 5 stars

Task: The story of a bank robber and a person on a bridge, but so much more! Good for the page count

Eldarwen wrote: "Nanci wrote: "I finished reading this book on July 1, 2020, so it works for a repeat. Would it fit death and cats bingo? You can read the summary, ..."

Yes, adorable is the perfect word to describe it!

I finished reading this book on July 1, 2020, so it works for a repeat. Would it fit death and cats bingo? You can read the summary, but basically the story is told from the cat's POV and her human is on a journey to find a new owner for him because you know, um, not to give anything away but he's facing death. I think most readers figure that out early in the book.

If you think it works, let me know and I'll do a quick reread!

Currently listening to , which is such a fantastic listen! I really love Friedrik Backman and his sense of humor and story telling!
Also finishing for my RL bookgroup. Then I will start the Barnum book for clown. Guessing the first two will just be for page points, although the scenes from Anxious People could be good fodder for Jackanory!

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Book: The Guest List
Author: Lucy Foley
Pages: 330
Rating: 4 stars
Date completed: 7/13/2021

Ja..."

No. I thought of about 5 other people, but not that one! Heehee!

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Book: The Guest List
Author: Lucy Foley
Pages: 330
Rating: 4 stars
Date completed: 7/13/2021

Jackanory: A wedding celebration which takes place on an island off the coast of Ireland with cliffs and bogs, turns deadly on a very dark, windy night. Most of the book is based on the many "over the top" characters, who all had their own reasons for being either the victim or the killer.

Eldarwen wrote: "Nanci wrote: "E, I forgot that I have this book at home!


It's the biography of the life of P.T. Barnum who created the Barnum and Bailey famous circus..."

Ugh, yes for sure! I don't want to read about Pennywise!
Glad I can take care of the clown task!

E, I forgot that I have this book at home!


It's the biography of the life of P.T. Barnum who created the Barnum and Bailey famous circus. There definitely will be clowns in it! Will that cover the task?

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Book: Love, Hate & Other Filters
Author: Samira Ahmed
Pages: 325
Rating: 4 stars
Date completed: 7/12/2021

Task #5 Camera on cover

Eldarwen wrote: "Oh no, no, "It" would not be an option for me either haha.

I would go for something historical if you like that kind of genre? Courts often employed jesters back then so that would be my best bet...."

Yes, I'll find something! I do like historical fiction, so may go with the jester option.

Wow! You all were very productive this weekend! I was busy watching 3 of our little grandkids all weekend, so no reading for me, but today I hope to get a good amount read in "camera on cover" task. After that, I'll look for a clown book. I really don't want to read "It", (Stephen King's book) as the movie was super creepy! :0

Eldarwen wrote: "
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Book: What Momma Left Me by Renée Watson
Date Read: 8th July 2021
Pages: 272
Rating: 3-3.5 stars


Tasks:
Bingo: Cabbage..."

Hooray! Way to go on that find, E!